Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, granddaughter of US President John F. Kennedy, has announced a terminal form of blood cancer. She was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in May 2025, and doctors have given her less than a year to live.
Donald Trump's nominee for US Surgeon General, Casey Means, is preparing to defend her qualifications in the Senate due to a lack of licensure and ties to functional medicine. She will emphasize her extensive practical experience and focus on preventing chronic diseases.
From September 23 to September 30, 2025, 154,000 civil servants left US federal agencies, marking the largest outflow of personnel in almost 80 years. This has led to problems in weather forecasting, food safety, healthcare, and space projects, particularly at NASA.
American scientists have refuted Donald Trump's claims about the link between paracetamol and autism in children, emphasizing that high fever poses a danger. Research shows that fever during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, while paracetamol reduces it.
Shares of Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, fell 7% after Donald Trump's claims linking the drug to autism. The FDA is also considering changes to paracetamol labeling regarding potential risks.
US President Donald Trump announced that the FDA will provide recommendations regarding a possible link between acetaminophen use by pregnant women and an increased risk of autism in children. Women are advised to limit the use of Tylenol during pregnancy without medical necessity, although experts note the conflicting scientific data.
A key US vaccine advisory committee has voted to stop recommending annual COVID-19 vaccination for adults. This decision means that vaccination will no longer be officially approved for most Americans.
US President Donald Trump called on pharmaceutical companies to justify the effectiveness of COVID vaccines amid unrest at the CDC. He demands that they publicly show the results of their work.
A new Gallup poll showed that Pope Leo XIV has the highest approval rating among Americans (+46). Volodymyr Zelenskyy received +18, while Elon Musk has a deeply negative rating of -28.
US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the redirection of $500 million from the development of new mRNA vaccines to other, safer and more universal technologies.
The decision of the Minister of Health was supported by the new composition of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
The US Secretary of Health accused members of the vaccination committee of conflicts of interest and fired them. This decision has sparked criticism and accusations of politicizing the committee.
The U. S. government has abandoned the development of a bird flu vaccine with Moderna for $590 million.
The US Minister of Health announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. The CDC Advisory Group will meet in June to develop recommendations.
The US recorded the highest child mortality rate from influenza in 15 years – 216 cases. Experts attribute this to skepticism about vaccination.
Time magazine has published its annual list of the world's most influential people. It includes politicians, entrepreneurs, businessmen, executives and entertainment stars.
Diabetes in pregnant women increases the risk of brain development disorders in children by 28%, including autism and ADHD. The risk is higher with diabetes before pregnancy.
Layoffs will begin in American healthcare institutions as part of the reorganization. Up to 10,000 people are expected to be laid off due to the ministry's reform.
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 positions due to restructuring and program cancellations. This will reduce the staff from 82,000 to 62,000 employees.
The head of the Nobel Committee expressed concern over the persecution of scientists and the reduction of funding for science. This is happening against the backdrop of political disputes and could threaten the freedom of research.
The US Secretary of Health claims that phones cause cancer, worsen academic performance and lead to drug use. France is also planning a ban for children under 15.